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For the Crafter: Fabric Pinecone Ornament.
No pine trees in your yard? No problem when you can make your own! What you’ll need: Styrofoam egg Variety of colorful, patterned fabric (or paper) Hot glue gun Short appliqué pins Ruler Instructions: Cut fabric into a dozen or more 1 ½ inch to 2 inch pieces. (You may wish to star...
For the Crafter: String and Balloon Ornament.
These space-agey creations will lend an ethereal quality to your holiday decorating. What you’ll need: Balloons Colored string Glitter (if you’re so inclined) Elmer’s Glue Sponge-type paint brush Instructions: Blow up balloon. How large is up to you; perhaps smaller for indoor use, large...
For the Crafter: Glitter and paint-filled ornaments.
Shake, rattle and roll: glittery, colorful ornaments in three ways! What you’ll need: Clear glass or plastic Christmas ball ornaments White glue Water Glitter Paint (acrylic) Sequins A marble Cardboard box or large paper plate to contain any glue and glitter over-pour Pipe cleaner to use as a c...
For the Cook: Eggnog Recipe.
Nothing says “holiday” like eggnog! Alton Brown’s Easy Eggnog Takes about 15 minutes prep time, yields 6 to 7 cups What you’ll need: 4 egg yolks 1/3 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon 1 pint whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 3 ounces bourbon 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 4 egg whites* Instructio...
For the Cook: Creamy Hot Cocoa.
Warm and yummy in everyone’s tummy! What You’ll Need: 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 cup white sugar 1 pinch salt 1/3 cup boiling water 3 1/2 cups milk 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup half-and-half cream Instructions: Combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan...
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